TORONTO, April 24, 2025 /CNW/ - Ontario's largest electricity utilities are reminding customers and contractors to put safety first this Dig Safe Month. Whether it's plans to plant a tree, install a new deck, or continue cleanup efforts from the recent ice storm, contact Ontario One Call before you dig or break ground. It's a crucial step to stay safe and get the job done."As we kick off Dig Safe…

Mississauga, ON – Alectra Utilities (Alectra) announced today its commitment to prioritizing Canadian businesses, suppliers, and vendors through its procurement processes for equipment and services for its electricity grid. Alectra Utilities is the largest municipally owned electricity utility in Canada based on the number of customers served, totalling approximately 1.1 million homes and…

Barrie, ON – Alectra Utilities’ powerline crews will continue restoration efforts overnight on Sunday to return service to approximately 18,000 customers still without power in Barrie, Penetanguishene and Richmond Hill. This is down from the more than 44,000 customers who were without power at the height of the storm early Sunday morning. Alectra crews are working 24/7 in very challenging…

Barrie, ON – Alectra Utilities’ powerline crews worked throughout the night to restore service to homes and businesses who experienced power disruptions due to the freezing rain and icy conditions, which began on Friday night and have extended into Sunday. Most damage to Alectra’s grid occurred in Barrie and Penetanguishene overnight, with additional outages in Richmond Hill and, unfortunately,…

Mississauga, ON – A special weather statement has been issued for parts of Alectra Utilities’ service territory due to forecasted freezing rain, ice and snow expected this afternoon and into the weekend. Forecasts indicate there may be a substantial accumulation of freezing rain that could potentially cause power outages as well as damage to powerlines. Areas with trees located near wires…

MISSISSAUGA, ON – Mike Matthews, Executive Vice President of Asset Strategy and Operations at Alectra Utilities, has been awarded the esteemed “Chair’s Citation Award” by the Electricity Distributors Association (EDA). This award recognizes Mike’s outstanding leadership, dedication and contributions to Ontario’s electricity sector over his 35-year career. Presented in memory of Dr. Robert H…

Mississauga, ON – March is National Fraud Prevention Month, and four of Ontario’s largest utilities are coming together to raise awareness about scams targeting utility customers across the province. Some common tactics fraudsters use to target unsuspecting Ontarians include impersonating the local utility or its employees, making threatening phone calls, texts and emails; or showing up in-…

Mississauga, ON – Alectra employees once again stepped up to support their communities, raising $27,278 for Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY), a national initiative aimed at helping people experiencing homelessness, hunger and hardship. More than 100 Alectra employees braved the winter temperatures, joining thousands of Canadians in walking to raise funds for local organizations that provide…

Mississauga, ON – Alectra employees united to raise a total of $48,000 through regular payroll deductions to support the United Way’s food insecurity programs. Alectra made an additional corporate contribution of approximately $152,000, bringing the total donation amount to $200,000. “Alectra employees came together with an inspiring spirit of compassion to improve the lives of individuals…

December 12, 2024 – As the busy holiday season approaches, Alectra Utilities, Elexicon Energy, Hydro One, Hydro Ottawa, and…